Holy Rosary School for Girls
August 11th, 2010 by the writerHoly Rosary School is one of the Catholic Girls Schools in Gauteng. The school is conveniently located in Edenvale, Johannesburg. It was founded by Bishop Shanahan and the Sisters of the Holy Rosary Order in 1940. If you want to place your girl in one of the private girls high schools in Johannesburg, you should consider Holy Rosary. While we are faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church, any girl is welcome at Holy Rosary and we welcome the enrichment provided by other cultures and religions.As parents you are looking for a warm and nurturing environment where the potential of your child will be encouraged and developed. You are looking for excellent teaching, good sports facilities and a wide range of cultural activities. Like any parent, you also want instilled in your child sound Gospel values and spiritual belief. This is what we promise you! We are proud of our Holy Rosary girls. They are testimony to what you can expect from the Holy Rosary Family – young women of faith, integrity and courage. The history of Holy Rosary School goes back to 1940. Bishop Shanahan, together with some of the Holy Rosary Sister from Ireland undertook the dangerous journey from Ireland to start a school that would equip young people to use their talents fully and so fulfil God’s plan for their lives. The school offers excellent teaching facilities and encourages the girls to be involved in community projects, cultural programmes and sports activities. The ethos of the school is founded on Christian principles where tolerance and respect for others are paramount.